Liberal Reporting for 2026-09-09
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 78 articles from 13 sites. We chose these from 601 articles found on 17 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, Mother Jones, Vox, MS NOW, ProPublica, The Intercept, The Guardian, U.S. News, NYT > Top Stories, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, The Atlantic, Truthout, BBC News.
Behind the GOP convention: An immigration fight
The president isn't expected to double down on a campaign of mass deportations of the sort he rode into a second term on.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - politico.com
Cops Won’t Fight Federal Election Interference—So Citizens Will Have To
Since 2020, President Donald Trump and his allies have been hinting that they might send federal forces to “protect” polling places—hints that have come more frequently as Trump’s approval ratings cra...
Mother Jones
Sep 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
Carney vs. Trump: Where the Trade War Goes Next
The state of the U.S.-Canada tariff fight, according to POLITICO’s reporters.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - politico.com
How Christians can fight back against Christian nationalism
Community faith leaders gather for a prayer vigil on the second anniversary of January 6 in 2023 in Washington, DC. Speakers called for an end to Christian nationalism and denounced political violence...
Vox
Sep 8, 2026 - vox.com
On jobs, trade and interest rates, Trump trips over his economic illiteracy (again)
The president, in a rather literal sense, just doesn’t know what he’s talking about when it comes to economic policies he ought to understand. The post On jobs, trade and interest rates, Trump trips o...
MS NOW
Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now
Republicans are hoping ‘Trump-a-palooza’ isn’t only about Trump
GOP lawmakers said they are counting on the president to draw a contrast with Democrats in Dallas, not prosecute personal grievances.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - politico.com
Pritzker launches $20M pre-midterms PAC
The ‘Ready for the Fight’ PAC will target GOP-held House seats around the country — and give him a national boost.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - politico.com
The Woman Profiting Off the WNBA’s Trans Panic
Jennifer Sey had been waiting for an athlete like Sophie Cunningham. Sey, the founder of XX-XY Athletics, a sportswear startup that openly calls transgender people’s identity a “lie,” has spent the la...
Mother Jones
Sep 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
The insurgent Democrat taking on David Valadao
The 31-year-old progressive is betting his working-class roots and economic message can energize voters in one of the country’s youngest congressional districts.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - politico.com
This State Is Spending More on Lethal Injections. A Law Tries to Keep the Details Secret.
The post This State Is Spending More on Lethal Injections. A Law Tries to Keep the Details Secret. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Sep 8, 2026 - propublica.org
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 9.8.26: New Hampshire hosts closely watched primaries
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 9.8.26: New Hampshire hosts closely watched primaries appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now
AI Giants Work Hand-in-Hand With the Pentagon, Contracts Reveal
The Intercept sued to obtain records that reveal an intimate relationship between the military and OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and xAI. The post AI Giants Work Hand-in-Hand With the Pentagon, Contracts...
The Intercept
Sep 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
You can’t hurt Canada without hurting Americans
In today’s Tea: Joe on Canada’s retaliatory tariffs, where competitive Senate races stand and more. The post You can’t hurt Canada without hurting Americans appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now
The primaries are almost over. Here’s what we learned.
Trump put himself on the ballot. Age wasn’t a dealbreaker. And the November map is unusual. The post The primaries are almost over. Here’s what we learned. appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now
Dems Ask for Probe Into Trump Team’s Handling of Anniversary Data
This summer, the Trump administration celebrated the country’s 250th anniversary with a series of splashy events that it insisted were nonpartisan. Tens of thousands of Americans signed up online to g...
Mother Jones
Sep 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Pentagon Asked OpenAI for Artificial Intelligence Designed to Rarely Say No
The U.S. military’s desire for an AI tool with “minimal refusal rates” was revealed through a FOIA lawsuit filed by The Intercept. The post The Pentagon Asked OpenAI for Artificial Intelligence Design...
The Intercept
Sep 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump promotes imperialistic map, sparking international pushback
I have some bad news for those who voted for the Republican ticket because they expected a foreign policy rooted in restraint. The post Trump promotes imperialistic map, sparking international pushbac...
MS NOW
Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now
Anti-AfD protests sweep Germany as far right closes in on two more states
Alarm that Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania may fall next after party’s Saxony-Anhalt election victory‘It breaks my heart’: victory sparks dismay Europe live – latest updatesThousands of Germa...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch resigns amid intense scrutiny from the White House
Bunch said his decision to depart had “nothing” to do with the Trump administration but acknowledged that the political pressure has been “stressful.” The post Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch resig...
MS NOW
Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now
Trump’s call to rename New Mexico ‘New America’ is a distraction tactic, Democrats say
Amid unpopular Iran war and persistent inflation, governor says state has had its name since before US existedDemocrats have hit back against Donald Trump’s suggestion that the state of New Mexico sho...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
FAA Investigates Drone Pilot Who Films Animal Abusers
The cattle ranch at the center of the case demands strict drone regulations, saying legal flyovers threatened “food security.” The post FAA Investigates Drone Pilot Who Films Animal Abusers appeared f...
The Intercept
Sep 8, 2026 - theintercept.com
UK government bans goods from Israeli settlements and accuses settlers of ‘ethnic cleansing’
Israel said it would close the British consulate in Jerusalem in response to the move meant to preserve chances for a two-state solution. The post UK government bans goods from Israeli settlements and...
MS NOW
Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now
Rare charges against ICE agent highlight DOJ’s broader retreat from shooting probes
The case against Christian Castro is unprecedented in President Donald Trump’s second term, as ICE agents face little fallout from shootings of protesters and others.
U.S. News
Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
America: the gulf, the lake and now the state – what’s next on Trump’s huge renaming spree? | Marina Hyde
Farewell, New Mexico. The war isn’t going well and nowhere on Earth is safe from the US president’s favourite displacement activityBusy times for crayon-wielding US president Donald Trump, Earth’s mos...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Britain’s new Middle East policy: an unlawful occupation must carry a price | Editorial
Ed Miliband has delivered Britain’s toughest indictment of Israeli conduct in Palestinian lands - and rightly says this has economic consequencesRarely in recent years has the Commons felt like the co...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
It’s a Bad Time To Be an American Worker
It’s the day after Labor Day, and it’s not a great day to be a worker. New data released this month by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the share of economic growth that translates to worker ...
Mother Jones
Sep 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
DOJ election monitors in two New Hampshire cities for Tuesday’s state primary
Assistant AG Harmeet Dhillon says this is the last push to monitor a state primary before the DOJ “begins ramping up” to monitor the midterm elections in November. The post DOJ election monitors in t...
MS NOW
Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now
The House Democrat who’s making AI regulation her No. 1 priority
Rep. Lori Trahan passed on a bid for leadership to focus on artificial intelligence policy last week.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Voter-Screening Tool
Voting rights organizations had challenged a Trump administration overhaul of a government database, arguing it could be used to disenfranchise eligible voters.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Canada Imposes New Tariffs on U.S. Goods After Trump’s Latest Levies
The duties are a retaliation against President Trump’s recent tariffs, raising concerns about further escalation.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
State handouts, 10,000 lasers – and Trump’s election: six things we learned from the Elon Musk film
Alex Gibney’s marathon documentary delivers numerous eye-raising insights into the broligarch’s business deals, early idealism and apocalyptic appetite for fathering childrenVeteran documentarian Alex...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch III to retire amid Trump administration pressure on institution - US politics live
Bunch told the New York Times it was not Trump pressure on the organization that had led to his departure but acknowledged ‘stress’ of the roleSmithsonian chief to retire amid Trump attacks on museum ...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
New Hampshire voters head to polls in race crucial to Democrats’ Senate hopes
Centrist Chris Pappas faces progressive primary challenger Karishma Manzur while Republicans eye chance to flip seatNew Hampshire voters head to the polls Tuesday for primaries that will set up a clos...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Canada’s retaliatory US tariffs take effect as trade dispute grows
Counter-measures covering several sectors come after Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of American imports have come into effect,...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Musk review – epic study of the world’s richest and most banal man
Venice film festival: Alex Gibney interviews former colleagues, wives, the trillionaire’s father and a CG avatar in this absorbing documentary‘Elon is a nuke.” The speaker is Ashley St Clair, a former...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Democrats need to win. Here’s the message our research says works
Candidates must focus on two issues: affordability and accountability. They are not competing prioritiesAs the November election approaches with control of the House and Senate on the line, the stakes...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Gloria Steinem, a Dangerous Woman
A version of the below article first appeared in David Corn’s newsletter, Our Land. The newsletter comes out twice a week (most of the time) and provides behind-the-scenes stories and articles about p...
Mother Jones
Sep 8, 2026 - motherjones.com
As Canada’s countertariffs kick in, Trump’s escalating threats draw political rebuke
Canadian countertariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. imports came into effect Tuesday, as Bombardier said it valued its partnership with American companies.
U.S. News
Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
U.S. places sanctions on dozens of Iranian airlines as conflict escalates
The move is the latest in the administration’s effort to force Iran to the table over a deal to end the war.
U.S. News
Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump asks Supreme Court to restore states’ access to citizenship database before election
Citing threat to integrity of midterms, Justice Department urges justices to act swiftly
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Is Coming to a Head. Here’s What to Know.
The administration’s plan to screen mail-in ballots remains blocked as the Supreme Court considers challenges to new U.S. Postal Service ballot rules.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
RFK Jr. Promised Children’s Health Reforms. Here’s How He Did.
A year after the Trump administration laid out its plan to improve the health of American children, we examine where those efforts stand.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Which Senate Candidates Are Skipping Trump’s Republican Convention?
For G.O.P. candidates in the most competitive races, deciding whether to appear with President Trump can be tricky. Some are going, while others are staying away.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
South Park changes name to South America in response to Trump changes
Satirical program’s new title is ‘inspired by bravery and patriotism’ of Apple and Google, who capitulated to Trump’s requests to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’In light of Donald Trump’s attemp...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
US federal court says no constitutional right to clean water in Mississippi case
Appeals court dismisses lawsuit from Jackson residents claiming that tainted drinking water violated their rights A US appellate court has decided that the federal constitution does not guarantee a ri...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Donald Trump’s midterm strategy? Make it all about him | Robert Reich
The president apparently plans to focus on the person he most admires – himself – even if Republicans would rather he didn’tWith the midterm races officially beginning this week, a big question hangin...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Ikea wins right to launch legal action against Belgian far-right party
EU’s highest court allows Swedish furniture firm to begin proceedings after Vlaams Belang used its trademarks in immigration campaignIkea has won the right to take legal action against a Belgian far-r...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
How the Nepal-Tibet disaster became the latest victim of China’s ‘Clean Internet’ campaign
The online campaign used to focus on tackling cybercrime and hacking but has since expanded to suppress information that differs from official narrativesTsering Phuntsok watched news of the Nepal-Tibe...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Army of Christian patriots’: how a black-clad vigilante group swarmed Portsmouth
Daniel Thomas has spent months trying to unify the UK’s disparate far right to form a disciplined anti-migrant forceJust a few days ago, Daniel “Tommo” Thomas let a group of fellow far-right sympathis...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here's what to watch
The week of Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season. President Trump's unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm means control of Congress is on the ballot.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - npr.org
Will Taiwan Just Give Up?
The Taiwanese don’t trust Trump, and they don’t believe America will come to their defense. A deal with China is starting to look inevitable.
The Atlantic
Sep 8, 2026 - theatlantic.com
The Charges Were Dropped, but the Damage Was Already Done
David Huerta was arrested while protesting ICE raids in L.A.
The Atlantic
Sep 8, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Report: Republican Senator, an OBGYN, Sued 700 of His Patients for Debts
As a Kansas obstetrician-gynecologist, Sen. Roger Marshall served many patients in a poor, rural part of his state.
Truthout
Sep 8, 2026 - truthout.org
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says complaints must be ‘fully examined’ after reports of probe into lieutenant
Sherrill said credible complaints of inappropriate behavior “must be fully examined and addressed” following reports of an internal investigation into Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell. The post New Jersey Gov. ...
MS NOW
Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now
Israeli Allies Ban Trade With Settlements as U.K. Cites ‘Ethnic Cleansing’
Britain, Canada and France on Tuesday announced sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with Britain saying Israel had “turned a blind eye” to violence against Palestinians.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Smithsonian’s Secretary to Resign as Trump Tries to Rule the Institution
In the face of escalating White House attacks about how museums present American history, Lonnie G. Bunch III has announced his decision to depart.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Navy Failed to Protect Pilots From Brain Injury, House Report Says
A scathing report issued by the House Oversight Committee blamed the Navy for repeatedly failing to act, and recommended that Congress pass legislation to study and treat aviators.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
A Trade War
We look at escalating tensions between the United States and Canada.
NYT > Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump renames places and poses as superhero in bizarre social media blitz
Trump passed the long weekend posting a torrent of memes and musings on his Truth Social platformThe long weekend may have proved too long for Donald Trump, who passed the time by musing about annexin...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Elon Musk told ex-girlfriend he needed ‘a legion of children before the civil war’
Ashley St Clair was speaking at the Venice film premiere of Alex Gibney’s documentary Musk, where she warned of his dangerous influence• Musk review – epic study of the world’s richest and most banal ...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
UK condemns Israeli settler ethnic cleansing in West Bank - The Latest
The UK has attacked ‘settler terrorism’ deployed in a campaign of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, whilst announcing sweeping sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine. Forei...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer urges Trump to consider pardon after mistrial
Attorney hopes Trump would consider clemency given ‘the type of person she is’ and ‘what she has been through’Murder trial ends in dramatic deadlock – what comes nextThe lawyer of Lindsay Clancy, the ...
The Guardian
Sep 8, 2026 - theguardian.com
Chrystia Freeland negotiated with Trump. Now she's watching a trade war unfold
Chrystia Freeland understands the U.S.-Canada relationship from her time at the negotiating table. Here's what she sees now.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - npr.org
Ports denied request to land 120 migrants in RNLI boats
The King's Harbour Master and Southampton Port both declined to allow migrants ashore on Sunday.
BBC News
Sep 8, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans
Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?
BBC News
Sep 8, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer hopes for deal with prosecutors after mistrial
During an appearance on Good Morning America, Kevin Reddington also asked Trump to pardon Clancy.
BBC News
Sep 8, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
A War of Assassinations
The U.S. and Iran are engaged in a conflict that is massive in scale but personal in nature.
The Atlantic
Sep 8, 2026 - theatlantic.com
As Farmers Struggle, Trump’s Agriculture Secretary Profits Off High Gas Prices
Brooke Rollins and her husband, an oil industry executive, hold as much as $2.5 million in fossil fuel investments.
Truthout
Sep 8, 2026 - truthout.org
I treat pregnancy emergencies in the ER. Restricting mifepristone ties my hands.
As an ER doctor, I worry about much more than losing one medication. I worry about our patients’ health and safety when doctors cannot provide the care they know is appropriate. The post I treat pregn...
MS NOW
Sep 8, 2026 - ms.now
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney makes public plea for Trump pardon
Kevin Reddington also said he hoped to arrange an agreement with prosecutors that would be “acceptable to both sides.”
U.S. News
Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Did we make it too hard to get a mortgage after 2008? A new report says yes.
Some say the pendulum has swung too far since the 2008 housing crisis. Others warn that looser standards for who qualifies for a mortgage once led to disaster.
U.S. News
Sep 8, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Will the House of Shaheen survive Tuesday in New Hampshire?
Stefany Shaheen has benefited from her surname. It’s also become an attack line.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - politico.com
France and Canada join UK in issuing trade sanctions on Israeli settlements
U.K. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband formally announced the trade ban in the House of Commons.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Sep 8, 2026 - politico.eu
As Social Security fund runs dry, some Republicans say it’s time to raise taxes
Raising the payroll tax is emerging as a popular fix — even in the anti-tax GOP — to fend off deep cuts in retirement benefits.
U.S. News
Sep 7, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Giuliani says Mamdani should skip 9/11 ceremony during rant against Islam
New York City mayor confirms he will attend memorial service but declines to respond to Giuliani’s remarksNew York mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to come face-to-face with Rudy Giuliani at the main Septe...
The Guardian
Sep 7, 2026 - theguardian.com
Milwaukee Man Falsely Accused of Threatening Trump Is Still Facing Deportation
Ramón Morales Reyes's family is seeking $5 million in damages caused by the federal government’s accusations.
Truthout
Sep 7, 2026 - truthout.org
Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why is Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial dividing America?
And will Trump succeed in limiting mail-in voting before the midterms?
BBC News
Sep 7, 2026 - bbc.co.uk
German Far Right Party AfD Wins Regional Election, Thanks Musk for Support
Alternative for Germany won the most votes in the Saxony-Anhalt election but fell short of an absolute majority.